Daniel 6:13

Authorized King James Version

Then answered they and said before the king, That Daniel, which is of the children of the captivity of Judah, regardeth not thee, O king, nor the decree that thou hast signed, but maketh his petition three times a day.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
בֵּ֠אדַיִן
Then
then (of time)
#2
עֲנ֣וֹ
answered
properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e., pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout,
#3
וְאָמְרִין֮
they and said
to speak, to command
#4
קֳדָ֣ם
before
before
#5
מַלְכָּא֙
O king
a king
#6
דִּ֣י
that, used as relative conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial phrases; also as preposition of
#7
דָנִיֵּ֡אל
That Daniel
danijel, the hebrew prophet
#8
דִּי֩
that, used as relative conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial phrases; also as preposition of
#9
מִן
which is of
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of
#10
בְּנֵ֨י
the children
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense
#11
גָלוּתָ֜א
of the captivity
captivity; concretely, exiles (collectively)
#12
דִּ֣י
that, used as relative conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial phrases; also as preposition of
#13
יְה֗וּד
of Judah
properly, judah, hence, judaea
#14
לָא
not
no, not
#15
שָׂ֨ם
regardeth
to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
#16
עֲלָ֤יךְ
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#17
מַלְכָּא֙
O king
a king
#18
טְעֵ֔ם
properly, flavor; figuratively, judgment (both subjective and objective); hence, account (both subjectively and objectively)
#19
וְעַל
thee
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#20
אֱסָרָ֖א
nor the decree
an interdict
#21
דִּ֣י
that, used as relative conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial phrases; also as preposition of
#22
רְשַׁ֑מְתָּ
that thou hast signed
to record
#23
וְזִמְנִ֤ין
times
an appointed occasion
#24
תְּלָתָה֙
three
three or third
#25
בְּיוֹמָ֔א
a day
a day
#26
בָּעֵ֖א
but maketh
to seek or ask
#27
בָּעוּתֵֽהּ׃
his petition
a request

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Daniel. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

Related Resources

Explore related topics, people, and study resources to deepen your understanding of this passage.

People